. >>> in one of his last acts before stepping down as pope, pope benedict xvi has changed some important rules. cardinals will be allowed to gather earlier to select a successor. they will not have to wait 15 days after the pontiff retires on thursday. they want to select a new pope in time for easter week. >>> 4:35 now. today marks the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of trayvon martin. the teen was gunned down in central florida as he was walking to his father's fiance's home. the manual accused of killing him -- the man accused of killing him goes on defense trial but he says it's self- defense. >>> stocks dropping like a lead ball because of what's going on in italy. >> yahoo employees are told to come to work or get out. >> we'll have a dry morning commute. then things go downhill. howard will have the timeline and his weather first forecast >>> welcome back. 4:38. we have a dry morning for you. pack the rain gear and the patience because the ride home is going to be wet. it could be rather slow. we'll get into the mid-40s today. going to be some sleet and freezing rain in